Last week, I reported here that José had been asking allies whether United fans are liking the style of play, the general manner, and the team mentality. If he asks that question again today, one trusts he’ll be pleased with the answer.

Championship leader Nico Rosberg edged out Lewis Hamilton in final practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix.

José Andaverde from Columbus, Wisconsin got one of the happiest phone calls of his life two weeks ago.

It might have only lasted 13 seconds but the reaction to Conor McGregor brutally knocking out José Aldo went around the world for hours.

Chelsea manager José Mourinho faces a misconduct charge from the Football Association over comments he made after the 3-1 defeat to Southampton.

Formula One rookie Max Verstappen will now set his sights on passing his driving test after finishing fourth in Sunday’s eventful Hungarian Grand Prix.

As the sun shines down on the rebel county, thousands of Corkonians are getting ready for one of this summer’s premier musical highlights — José Carreras and Katherine Jenkins, in concert with the City of Cork Symphony Orchestra.

The self-styled ‘Special One’ has been able to manipulate some of the biggest egos in football in large part by having the most well-developed ego of them all, says Liam Mackey.

Opera legend José Carreras has promised a magical midsummer night when he performs his first concert in Cork next year.

The future for Europe is bright despite 10-year rollercoaster rise, says José Manuel Barroso

The abolition of the "double Irish" is a highlight of the 10-year tenure of European Commission president José Manuel Barroso, who said he would put it in his legacy speech. He is due to leave office in two weeks’ time.

Sixteen-year-old Max Verstappen is set to become the youngest Formula One driver in history after joining Toro Rosso for the 2015 season.

Louis van Gaal will not get drawn into any mind-games with Jose Mourinho this season and he says he still regards the Chelsea manager as his "friend".

Two Nigerian soldiers who kidnapped Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel’s father at one point demanded a $4bn (€2.77bn) ransom they considered “chicken change” for the team.

CHELSEA midfielder John Obi Mikel played in Sunday’s draw at Stoke despite knowing his father had been abducted back in his Nigeria homeland.

Defender Jos Hooiveld has moved from Celtic to FC Copenhagen on loan for the remainder of the season, the Clydesdale Bank Premier League leaders have announced.

Celtic today completed the signing of Dutch defender Jos Hooiveld on a three-and-a-half-year contract.

Former Ryder Cup player Paul Broadhurst is in the hunt for his first European tour victory for nine years after adding a 65 to his opening 67 in the Madrid Open today.

AS the remnants of Hurricane Charley disintegrated off the New England coast yesterday, Florida residents began the massive task of cleaning up.

Retif Goosen put the golf clubs to one side after his US Open win, and fears his game may pay the price at the European Open. Charlie Mulqueen reports from Staffan.

Jos Verstappen is to take a test drive for Jordan in June.

Ralph Firman believes he can prove a Formula One point this season – as long as he is handed the chance by Eddie Jordan.

Eddie Jordan insisted today he had still to finalise his driver line-up but Dutchman Jos Verstappen was favourite for the second seat.

Jos Verstappen will not drive for Minardi in the 2004 Formula One championship according to his sponsors.

Ferrari tonight launched an enquiry after Michael Schumacher’s car caught fire following a problem with the refuelling rig during the Austrian Grand Prix at the A1-Ring.

Dutchman Jos Verstappen has emerged as a candidate for the vacant seat at Jordan as he insisted he was “very positive” he would be back on the grid next season.

ERNIE ElS, the man they call the Big Easy because of his laid back manner, coped with pressure he never really knew existed before emerging as the 131st Open champion at Muirfield last evening.

David Coulthard’s victory hopes suffered a massive blow after a nightmare time on the track in Austria today.